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Flatford Mill
Visorando Member
8.68 mi
+141 ft
-135 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Brantham (Suffolk)
A walk along the River Stour incorporating sections of the Stour Valley Path, the Essex Way and St Edmund's Way.
Flatford Mill is the idyllic English country scene encapsulated by John Constables renowned paintings including the instantly recognizable 'Haywain'. This circular route is an exceptional walk by all accounts and the perfect way to engross oneself in this landscape that sits on the Suffolk and Essex border.
Stour Wood Stroll
2.63 mi
+102 ft
-108 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Ramsey and Parkeston (Essex)
This walk takes in woodland, farmland, quiet meadows and the River Stour where saltmarsh and mudflats provide habitats for wildlife.
Woodland and River Ramble
4.01 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Ramsey and Parkeston (Essex)
This walk takes in woodland, farmland, quiet meadows and the River Stour where saltmarsh and mudflats provide habitats for wildlife.
Alton Water Reservoir
7.64 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Stutton (Suffolk)
Located on the Shotley peninsular, the Alton Water Reservoir provides an easy walk around its water. A self contained circular route that needs little in the way of maps. Just keep the water on your right and keep walking! The mixed variety of landscapes of open meadow, woods and even the hills on the northern side of the reservoir provide a constant changing scenery throughout the walk. In all this is a great walk with some pleasing panoramas and ever changing views of the reservoir.
Across the Dam and Up the Creek
4.82 mi
+92 ft
-82 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Stutton (Suffolk)
This walk gives fantastic views over Alton Water Park. The longer walk leads you to Holbrook Creek and passes through the pretty village of Stutton. A shorter walk visits a nature reserve and the Tattingstone Clifton Wonder, a building designed to deceive!
Wildlife and Wonder
3.02 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Stutton (Suffolk)
This walk gives fantastic views over Alton Water Park. The longer walk leads you to Holbrook Creek and passes through the pretty village of Stutton. A shorter walk visits a nature reserve and the Tattingstone Clifton Wonder, a building designed to deceive!
Tollesbury Wick Marshes from Tollesbury
7.04 mi
+66 ft
-62 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tollesbury (Essex)
An Essex walk that explores the salt marshes between the village of Tollesbury and the River Blackwater. Tollesbury has much of interest inclusing a bustling marina, restored sail lofts and a preserved lightship.
Tolleshunt Knights Loop
7.15 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tolleshunt Knights (Essex)
A loop walk at Tolleshunt Knights, close to Tiptree in Essex. The route is predominately on grassy footpaths with a few road/track sections particularly towards the end. Parts of the track afford some good views over the Blackwater Estuary.
Into the Valley of Wherstead
3.49 mi
+177 ft
-164 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Wherstead (Suffolk)
The historic villages of Wherstead and Freston are great for exploring the unique farmed and estuary landscapes of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB. The walks take in Freston Wood, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Wherstead Woodlands
4.71 mi
+154 ft
-135 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Wherstead (Suffolk)
On the ‘Wherstead Woodlands’ walk, you can see more ancient woodland, the Stalls Valley, farmland and the villages of Wherstead and Freston.
Erwarton, Church End & River Orwell from Pin Mill
8.02 mi
+154 ft
-144 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chelmondiston (Suffolk)
This circular walk through the countryside of Suffolk includes a section alongside the River Orwell. The route takes you inland passing Erwarton Hall and the fine church at Church End to the banks of the Orwell from where you can see Felixstowe Docks. The walk then heads north along the Orwell following the Stout and Orwell Walk.
Church End & Erwarton from Shotley Gate
6.02 mi
+79 ft
-75 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Shotley (Suffolk)
A Suffolk circular walk that starts from Shotley Gate on the confluence of the Stour and Orswell Rivers. The route offers an interesting insight into the operation of the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich together with a lengthy section of the Stour and Orwell Walk. The walk follows the shore for much of the way but ventures inland via Church End and Erwarton Hall to complete the circuit.
Two Rivers
5.37 mi
+95 ft
-92 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Shotley (Suffolk)
This walk explores the Orwell and Stour estuaries. Enjoy superb views of Harwich Haven and the Port of Felixstowe.
Shotley Point Stroll
3.13 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Shotley (Suffolk)
This walk explores the Orwell and Stour estuaries. Enjoy superb views of Harwich Haven and the Port of Felixstowe.
Farms & Rivers
7.53 mi
+112 ft
-115 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Shotley (Suffolk)
This walk explores the Orwell and Stour estuaries. Enjoy superb views of Harwich Haven and the Port of Felixstowe.
Two Tothams Pub
7.00 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Great Totham (Essex)
Starting and ending in Great Totham, this walk visits The Swan in Little Totham - a fine, privately owned freehouse, built in the 16th century.
For those not wanting, or are unable, to visit the pub, an amended route is given.
Foxhall and Brookhill Wood
2.98 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Foxhall (Suffolk)
Short circular walk around heaths and woodlands of Foxhall, Ipswich. A pleasant stroll around the heaths and woodlands around Foxhall, to the east of Ipswich. The walk is short but nonetheless a pleasant way to while a way an hour or two. Natural woodland, babbling stream and if you look very carefully you may even see what remains of Foxhalls All Saints Church
The Sandlings - Martlesham to Rushmere Heath
4.81 mi
+49 ft
-36 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Martlesham (Suffolk)
A walk across heathland from Martlesham to Rushmere Heath on the eastern fringes of Ipswich
Like most modern towns, Ipswich is suffering from a seemingly endless amount of urban sprawl that envelops the traditional villages that once surrounded it. However, this walk follows heathland that is hidden behind the housing estates all the way from Martlesham through to Rushmere Heath and Ipswich Hospital.
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